As a result of the operation, the Supreme Leader of Iran, 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. His residence was completely destroyed as a result of a missile strike, with 30 aerial bombs dropped, according to reports from Israeli media.
Among the dead were also high-ranking Iranian officials, including the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Mohammad Pakpour, and Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh. Other top military officials and members of Khamenei's family were also killed.
More than 200 Israeli fighter jets were involved in the operation, making it one of the largest in the history of the Israeli Air Force. The United States also launched strikes using Tomahawk missiles fired from ships that had been sent to the region in recent months.
As a result of the attacks, an elementary school for girls in Iran was destroyed, and according to the latest data, 148 children became victims of the strike.
According to reports from the Red Crescent, the number of dead in Iran reached 201, with another 747 injured. In Israel, one person was killed, and more than 120 were injured as a result of Iranian retaliatory actions.
In response to the Israeli attacks, Iran struck several American military bases located in Kuwait, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Strikes were also reported on the U.S. base in Qatar and the CIA headquarters in Dubai, resulting in 16 people injured in Qatar from missile debris, and four airport workers in Dubai.
The situation also affected oil transportation: tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz due to reports of a shipping ban.
Today in Iran, residents took to the streets following reports of Khamenei's death. Western sources report joy among some citizens, while state media claim that there is mourning in the streets. Slogans of "Death to America and Israel" are being chanted in mosques in memory of the deceased leader.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a new wave of attacks on Israel and American military bases.
Strikes were carried out on 27 targets, including the Tel Nof base and the Israeli army's general staff, as well as significant military-industrial complex facilities in Tel Aviv.
Air raid sirens are sounding in Israeli cities, and the Israel Defense Forces are attempting to intercept missiles launched from Iran.
Explosions are also heard over the Qatari capital, Doha, and in Dubai, where explosions have been reported near the airport.
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the IRGC's threats of revenge, urging Iran to refrain from retaliatory actions, threatening further escalation of the conflict.
The escalation in the Middle East has led to significant disruptions in air traffic. Major airports in the region have suspended operations following the onset of attacks on Iran and retaliatory actions across the Persian Gulf countries.
The UAE Ministry of Defense confirmed that Iran launched more than 130 missiles and 200 drones at the country the day before. According to the agency, one person was killed and seven were injured as a result of the attacks, as reported by Al Jazeera.
In Tel Aviv, as a result of a missile strike on the evening of February 28, 40 buildings were damaged.
The IDF reported a massive strike on "Iranian regime targets" in Tehran.
Oman authorities confirmed an attack on an oil tanker in their territorial waters, resulting in four injuries. According to the coast guard, the tanker flying the Palauan flag was attacked about five nautical miles from shore.
There are conflicting reports about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. The Financial Times, citing a former IRGC commander, reports that the strait is open "until further notice," while Iran considers American servicemen and equipment in the strait legitimate military targets.
The airspace over Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait remains closed.
The Israeli army reported strikes on more than 30 targets, including missile systems, air defense systems, and military infrastructure in western and central Iran. The strikes targeted Tehran, Qom, Isfahan, Karaj, Kermanshah, and Bushehr, where a nuclear power plant is located.
Tehran announced the name of the new acting Supreme Leader — Ayatollah Alireza Arafi.
